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Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and its Department of California is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the Golden State.
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Submit Your Photos for the Snapshots of Service Contest by July 23
Sons of The American Legion squadrons have until July 23 to submit entries for this year’s Snapshots of Service contest.Visit Legion.org/Sons/Publications for the entry form.Winners will be announced in August at The American Legion 105th National Convention in New...
RAND Study Uncovers Gaps and Inefficiencies in Federal Transition Programs for Veterans
A recent study by the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute has uncovered significant gaps and inefficiencies in federal programs intended to assist Service Members transitioning to civilian life. Challenges Faced by Transitioning Service Members...
VIDEO: L.A. Fleet Week Brings Together Active-Duty Sailors and Legionnaires Through Gaming
UPDATE: American Legion Gaming is planning to attend Fleet Weeks in San Francisco and San Diego. www.Veterans.gg for updates. — During L.A. Fleet Week in San Pedro, American Legion Post 283 seized the opportunity to establish a presence alongside the USS Carl Vinson,...
Congratulations to all Incoming Officers
At the 105th Department Convention, which took place from June 28-30 in Visalia, CA, The American Legion Department of California elected new officers. Congratulations to our Commander, Nick Rosa, and to all other incoming officers!2024-2025 Department Officers are:...
LA County’s First Annual Veteran Women’s Summit Will Be Held on July 13
The Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with Supervisor Solis’s office and Women Vets on Point, proudly presents the first annual Veteran Women's Summit, an event dedicated to empowering Women Veterans in the community.The...
Resolution Supporting PGA HOPE Passes at California American Legion Convention
At the annual convention held from June 28-30, in Visalia, CA, The American Legion Department of California passed a key resolution supporting PGA HOPE, or PGA Helping Our Patriots Everywhere. Submitted by Commander Jeff Sheibels of American Legion Post 599, this...
Celebrate the 4th of July with American Legion Palisades Post 283
The American Legion Palisades Post 283 is excited to invite Veterans, Service Members, and their families to join in the 4th of July celebrations in Pacific Palisades. Here’s the schedule of events: Morning Meet-Up: 7:00 AM Start the day by gathering at American...
First Female Students from Arvin High Participate in The American Legion Boys and Girls State Program
Since The American Legion Boys & Girls State Program became coed, Jennifer Rangel and Celeste Rosas are the first female students from Arvin High School to participate in the program. "It is a huge privilege and blessing because this program is great," Rangel told...
Veterans Pardoned by Biden for Convictions Under Former Military LGBTQ+ Ban
President Joe Biden issued a pardon on Wednesday, clearing the convictions of thousands of U.S. Veterans who were penalized under a military law prohibiting same-sex intercourse, as reported by The Associated Press. This action, addressing historic injustices, allows...